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Court Intervenes In Apo Resettlement Market Dispute, Orders Strict Compliance With Stop-Work Order.

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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in the Maitama District has called on all parties involved in the Apo Resettlement Market dispute to comply with an existing interlocutory injunction stopping further construction work on the site, warning that any breach could attract strict court sanctions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The court had earlier, on April 15, 2025, ordered all parties in the case—Dr. Shuaibu Musari (first defendant), Manillah Integrated Partners Ltd (first claimant), and AMAC Investment Development Company (second defendant)—to suspend all development activities pending the determination of the substantive suit.

The order was later served on all parties and enforced at the site by court bailiffs, who pasted a “Stop Work” notice and marked the premises on April 28, 2025.

Despite this, reports before the court alleged that Manillah Integrated Partners Ltd and AMAC Investment Development Company continued construction activities, prompting contempt proceedings filed by Dr. Musari.

During the resumed hearing, counsel to Dr. Musari, Barr. Realwan Okpanachi, while cross-examining a witness, drew the attention of Justice Yusuf Halilu to what he described as continued disregard for the court’s injunction.

Justice Halilu expressed displeasure over the alleged violation and directed all counsel to advise their clients to comply strictly with the order, warning that disobedience would not be tolerated.

Counsel to the first claimant, Idris Abubakar, SAN, however, alleged that the second defendant resorted to self-help by allegedly enforcing the court order on site, marking buildings and engaging individuals who reportedly attacked workers with dangerous weapons.

He also argued that the second defendant should proceed with its defence instead of filing what he described as delaying applications.

It was also noted in court that although an appeal had been filed against the interlocutory injunction, no further steps had been taken to challenge it.

Responding, Justice Halilu maintained that a court order remains binding unless set aside by a competent court, stressing the importance of respecting judicial authority.

He urged all parties to uphold the sanctity of the court and comply with its directives.

Speaking to journalists after the hearing, Barr. Okpanachi reaffirmed that the court had advised all parties to obey the subsisting order, noting that disobedience undermines the justice system.

He added that the matter had been adjourned to June 1 for continuation of defence, beginning with the first defendant, and hinted at possible contempt proceedings against any party found violating the order, including investors.

According to him, “Contempt of court is a serious issue. If court orders can be ignored, it undermines the foundation of society.”

On his part, a representative of Dr. Musari, Ameh Kennedy Gabriel, said his client had complied fully with the court order, unlike the opposing side, which he accused of disobedience.

He urged stakeholders and investors to exercise caution, noting that the case remains before the court until final judgment is delivered.

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The Ultimate Transformation: How Samuel Chukwueze’s Stunning Heroics At Torino Sealed His New Wing-Back Future!.

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